Undoubtedly, the Dragon Ball anime is one of the anime that has become a phenomenon until it is very famous all over the world. Let’s just say everywhere, of course many people know about the anime series.
Produced by Toei Animation, Dragon Ball was first adapted into an anime series starting in 1986. Interestingly, Dragon Ball was also made into several films that must be entertaining.
However, did you know that there are some interesting facts related to the family of Dragon Ball’s main character, Goku? Let’s look at these facts:
5) Each Family Member In Goku’s Family Has Died Once
Did you know, every member of the Goku family has died at least once? His mother, Gine, died when the planet Vegeta exploded and his father, Bardock, died when he was devastated by a Frieza supernova attack. His adoptive father, Grandpa Gohan, met an unexpected death when Goku transformed into the Oozaru (Great Ape) form and stepped on it.
His brother, Raditz, and himself fell victim to Piccolo’s attack in the Saiyan Saga arc. ChiChi is transformed into an egg by Buu while Goku’s two sons Gohan and Goten explode with Earth. His grandson, Pan, died when Frieza blew up the Earth at the end of the Resurrection F movie.
4) Goku’s Parent, Bardock And Gine Were In Love
For those who do not know, men and women of the Saiyan race only choose a partner for breeding purposes, and the relationship seems to only last until their survival is guaranteed. Gine, a woman with low powered and gentle, has been labeled as an outsider in Saiyan culture.
However, her relationship with Bardock is genuine and rare among all Saiyan couples as they are both married and still in love, not just for breeding purposes.
3) Goku Married Into Royalty
Many are unaware of the fact that although Ox-King (Goku’s father-in-law) only ruled a small kingdom consisting of Fire Mountain, he remained king and by definition made ChiChi a princess and Goku, a prince. So basically, like Vegeta, who is a royal relative but was born in it, Goku is also technically royalty when married to ChiChi.
2) Gine (Goku’s Mother), A Saiyan Who Did Not Fight
Saiyans are a race of warriors who have a high ability to fight and enjoy battle or destruction. Although Bardock is a fighter, Gine is his polar opposite because he does not have high enough fighting strength and is not interested in combat like the average Saiyan.
Instead, Gine, with other Saiyan people like herself, was assigned to do rough work, among which she participated in the distribution of meat. While it may not be a job that attracts everyone’s attention as a fighter, it is still an important job given the amount of food eaten by the Saiyan race.
1) Goku Not Interested With His Real Parents
Born on Earth under the care of Grandpa Gohan, Goku grew up knowing only Gohan as his parents. When the question was asked why he never questioned Vegeta about his true legacy, Goku’s answer was that he did not care about the matter.
His perception of the Saiyans also differs in two arcs when his own brother kidnaps his son, Nappa kills his friends and Vegeta, continuing the murder on Earth. So now Goku considers himself a Saiyan from Earth. His identity is linked to his humble beginnings on Earth rather than the planet Vegeta.
Source: CBR